Book Reviews: Book 35

Book 35: Cinnamon Girl by S.J. MacIver

Back when I first got my Kindle I started to download all the free books that seemed remotely interesting. This is one of the first I downloaded. Now having over 200 Free books on the Kindle it's hard to decide what to read first, so I came to the conclusion that if I can't make a decision I go to the book that I've had the longest. This was that book yesterday. It is an incredibly quick read, although I am recovering from being sick, so it could just be that I was taking the time to read.

The story is about Lacy, a reporter who has had her share of problems in the past.  She is doing a favor for a co worker when she discovers a dead body.  Quickly she gets wrapped up in the events that caused the body to be at the scene, and in the process she begins to get wrapped up with the sheriff's friend.

Mike has moved to this quiet town to pursue a different type of investigative work.  Having been shot in the line of duty, he now is trying to figure out what is next. His new friend Brian introduces him to Lacy.  Once they meet he isn't sure any more which way he should go.  The two, both being investigators in their own field, find themselves investigating crime as well as the possibility of a relationship.

What will end up happening?  It is hard to say, unless you read the book!

I'd give this book 4 stars.

Book Reviews: Book 34

 Book 34: Falling For You by Steven Slavick

The knight in shining armor, the hero who always saves the girl in distress, the best friend.  Only one of those labels seems to stick to Alexander, and unfortunately it's not the one he wants.  Will his long time friend Marisa ever see him as who he wants to be?  He has saved her from countless relationships, but after this last time he's begun to realizes things need to change.  Lucky for him is best friend, Damon is there to help him see what he has been doing wrong all these years.

With Damon's help Alex begins to change.  Will Marisa notice, and will she like what she sees?  It's not easy to find the perfect guy in the world, may actually be your best friend.  What will she do when she discovers this might just be the reality.

A quick read, full of ups and downs and believable characters. I would give the book 4 stars.

Book Review: Book 33

Book 33: Stuck in the Middle by Virginia Smith
Joan is stuck.  She's stuck living at home, running a furniture store, and fighting with her Mom over what to do with her Grandmother.  Meanwhile her older sister is about to have a baby and her younger sister has a fabulous life of her own as well.  Not much is happening in her little town though, so it's possible Joan will remain stuck forever.  That is until her Grandmother notices a cute doctor moving in next door.  Will he be what unsticks Joan? 
With the goal of finding out, she ends up in a battle with her forever flirting sister Tori.  Who will win the contest?  Or will the Doctor decided that being a sought after prize is not what he is wanting? 

This book is not only about getting unstuck from the place you may be at, but finding out what is truly important and learning how to follow that path.  Joan discovers in the process how to truly live.  She might not get all she wants, but she will find that happiness is sometimes waiting for you to find it.

Another quick read. It is book 1 in the author's sister series.  I downloaded this one for free on my kindle, but have not decided if I will go out and purchase the others.  I would certainly be interested in reading them, I just have found that I receive so many books for free that spending money on any, just doesn't seem right!

I would give this book 4 stars.

Book Review: Book 32

 Book 32: Crazy Love by Frances Chan

This book can change your life, if you let it.  I had started this book last summer, read a good deal of it and then suggested it to our small group bible study.  This winter we decided to study it together.  It gives you so much to think about.  Frances Chan is a man that God is certainly using.  Just from reading his book, and bits and pieces about him, I can tell that he would not say that he has it all together.  That he is rather a work in progress, as we all are.  The difference is that for him, he realizes that what really matters is eternity.  Something I will openly admit there are days I don't think about. 
So many days we are filled up with the here, the now, the what needs to get done.  We forget about taking time to make sure that we are taking time to invest in the eternity of others.  How do we do that?  By truly believing and living the way Christ asked us to live.  We need to be in love with the Lord.  Following His teaching, and really if we aren't taking time with Him, we can't possibly succeed.  How many relationships do you know where they continue even though the people spend zero time together?  Relationships can't last that way, but that's the amount of time we often give to the Lord. Zero.  If we truly believe that He came so that we may be set free from the bondage of sin, than we should desire to spend time with Him.
While having finished this book just last month, I feel already like I want to reread it. This time straight through instead a chapter a week, just to be reminded again how to be connected with Jesus.

This book can change your life, but if you are looking for a the ultimate life changing book, I think even Frances Chan would say, start with the Bible.  Read the book of John, and learn of God's great sacrifice for you, and the world.

I would give this book 10 stars!  (even though I've been using a 5 star max)

Book Review: Book 31

Whew! Sometimes life certainly can get busy.  Seems all my "reading" time has been replaced with a gazillion other things lately.  Looking forward to a long road trip with time to read in the car, as well as time to read off and on in the day with summer almost here!

Book 31:
Kate's Kisses by Mary Manners

This was a "sweet" quick read. The main character Kate is running the bakery in town when the man that walked out of her life, suddenly walks back in.  Logan and had plans to spend the rest of their lives together, but an unexpected twist in her life finds her feeling like she needed to be there for her family, and instead of joining her on that mission, he left.  What's he doing back now?  Will he stay or is this just another passing moment in her life? 

Her sisters don't want her dreams to die, so they begin to find ways to get Logan and Kate back together.  They feel that it is time that she moves on with her life and stops worrying about them, after all they are all now old enough to care for themselves.

This book was easy to get caught up in, and believable.  It wasn't too sappy either, which made it quiet enjoyable.  Plus, when they discuss chocolate it's hard to walk away from that!

I would give this book 4 stars.